Melittis melissophyllum L.
Bastard Balm
Bastard balm is a flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to central and southern Europe, from the British Isles and Portugal east to Turkey, Ukraine, and the Baltic States. The plant grows to an average height of 30-50 cm, with a minimum of 20 cm and a maximum of 60 cm. It has erect, hairy stems and a perennial short rhizome. The leaves are oval, bluntly-toothed, quite hairy, and arranged in opposite pairs up the stems. The flowers are labiate, usually white or pale pink with a large pinkish-purple blotch on the lower lip, and are pollinated by bees and moths.
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Lamiales
Lamiaceae
Melittis
Bastard balm is known for its ornamental value and is often used as an edging in sunny woodland or scrubby borders. It is attractive to insects and can be cultivated for its aesthetic appeal.
May through August
30-50 cm (12-20 inches)
White or pale pink with a large pinkish-purple blotch on the lower lip
Shady deciduous woods, often with oak, beech, and chestnut. It can also be found among pines and junipers at altitudes of 0–1,400 metres (0–4,593 ft) above sea level.
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